What was Newsradio about and how many years was it on?

Question

I saw it on TNT 3 days ago.

Answer 1

It premiered in 1995 and was on for 5 seasons.

PREMISE
"NewsRadio" showcases the hilarious antics of the whimsical #2 news radio station in New York City. The corral of characters are eccentric and witty, and they surprise each other with their back-and-forth banter. Their workplace humor also supplies an abundance of laughs amidst this unlikely bunch of colleagues.

CAST
Dave Foley as Dave Nelson
Jon Lovitz as Max Lewis
Stephen Root as Jimmy James
Andy Dick as Matthew Brock
Maura Tierney as Lisa Miller
Vicky Lewis as Beth
Khandi Alexander as Catherine Duke
Joe Rogan as Joe Garelli